Ridley Scott, one of Britain’s most celebrated and important directors, was honoured with a fellowship by The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) for his outstanding contribution to film and TV.

In accepting his award, he stated: “Today the explosion of content platforms and social media have made this a far more accessible and democratic art form with an unprecedented reach, 24/7, 365 days. The opportunity to create authentic and relevant engagement, the future of film and storytelling can have, must have, a profound effect”.

“As storytellers, we have a duty to be mindful how we use this power. We must strive to protect the core tenet of the narrative, that all the best stories tend to come from the truth, even fiction”.

Listen to Ridley Scott’s speech